We are seeking a skilled Genetic Counsellor to join Pathology Queensland’s Genetic Testing Stewardship Service. Working collaboratively with laboratory scientists, pathologists, clinicians and other stakeholders you will support mainstreaming by providing guidance and education on test ordering processes and pre-test requirements to support high-quality, clinically appropriate and cost-effective genetic testing. This role contributes to service improvement, patient safety and better clinical outcomes while offering an exciting opportunity to broaden your scope of practice by applying professional genetic counselling expertise within the fields of genomic pathology and laboratory medicine. If you have excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach, we encourage you to apply. This temporary position is available up to 0.4FTE (30.4hrs/fn) for the right applicant.

Job details

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated high-level knowledge of up to date standards for genetic testing of patients including laboratory standards (e.g NPAAC requirements)
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain internal and external relationships
• Experience leading, managing and working well within a team structure
• Experience working with clinical pathology services would be an advantage

 Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Appointment to this position requires at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Genetic Counselling (i.e. Graduate Diploma/Masters Genetic Counselling OR HGSA Part 1 certification)
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CSQ688564 - Temp 0.4FTE Senior Genetic Counsellor Stewardship HP4 RD (4fte Senior Genetic Counsellor Stewardship Hp4 Rd.Pdf)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)